In this episode 262 you will learn the following:   Maria’s journey as a Step Daughter Maria’s journey as a Step Parent Maria’s journey adopting her Step Daughter What to look for in a potential spouse who has a biological child from another person   #stepchild #stepparent #adoption #podcast #divorcepodcast #amicabledivorce   Maria Natapov Bio   Stepparenting Expert and Trusted Advisor to Divorce Professionals, Financial Advisors, and Parenting Coaches Maria offers a caring and playful coaching approach where clients feel energetically held and empowered to joyfully and c ..read more

In this episode you will learn the following:   Communication is the key in exercising control in a divorce Speaking up for yourself is an ongoing process How to keep control in your co-parenting role   #communication #control #victim #co-parenting #divorce #mediation #childsupportservices #roleplay #toneofvoice #mediator #lawyer ..read more

In this episode, you will learn the following:   Your emotional attachment to money   The way in which money defines you; your money type   The way in which money affects you   Why your spouse may argue over having to pay child support   Why your spouse may resist dividing assets   How you can navigate around your spouse’s resistance to not paying child or spousal support, and resistance to dividing assets   #money #emotionalintelligence #wealth #ego #fear #gratitude #childsupport #spousalsupport #alimoney #trust #gratitude #attachmenttomoney #sel ..read more

In Episode258 you will learn the following:   Honesty is good for emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual health.   Divorce is fraught with dishonesty to mask fear, hurt, and possibly the knowledge that people have knowingly chosen to marry the wrong person.   Divorce can be the event that forces people to self-correct and turn fear into the most truthful and honest conversation they’ve ever had.   Once people have the courage to speak honestly, and the commitment to be authentically truthful, their lives are fueled by positive energy and they align with the unive ..read more

In this episode you will learn the following:   In the world of divorce, communication - what you say and how you say it - either helps or hinders how you and your spouse get through the process.   The Three Key Elements in successfully handling threatening communication with your spouse:   Listen.  Listen without Interrupting.  Listen to Learn. Ask “Why?” Address his/her Reasons for the Threats   People threaten and become unreasonable because of Fear.   #divorce #podcast #divorcepodcast #communication #fear #anger #hurt #marriage #toneofvoice #words ..read more

In this episode you will learn the following:   Childhood development starts in the womb and is critically important until age 2 to set the foundation for who your baby can possibly be.   Your baby is communicating with you through every sound they make. The parents’ role is to communicate back.   The games parents play with their newborns each have a learning function to them.   It’s important that parents discuss what is priority to them in how they raise their child before having children.   Consistency provides a safe and secure environment for children. E ..read more

In this episode of THE Amicable Divorce Expert you will learn the following:   What is behind the co-parenting relationship   Accepting that there are predispositions to challenges in intimate relationships   How healthy are any of us in our determinations for the right spouse for us   What is Fair and Unfair in relationship challenges that confront us   How to negotiate for money without using the word “fair”   Parental Alienation Advocates; Family Disappeared Podcast; 12 Step Support Group to help divorcing people self-reflect and assume responsibilit ..read more

In this episode of THE Amicable Divorce Expert, you will learn the following:   The definitions of anger   Where anger fits in the seven Stages of Divorce Grief   Types of Anger   The importance of therapy and self-reflection to deal with anger.   The three types of Anger, and what is good anger.   Examples of using good anger to advance the divorce in a positive way.   The benefits of being able to control anger.   #anger #control #emotions #therapy #communication #communicationskills #communicationtechniques #divorcegrief #badanger #benef ..read more

I. Mediation is an opportunity to compromise. To create a settlement that works for everyone. It’s not an argument. It’s not therapy.   II. People should know the law going into the mediation, and be prepared to work around the law for a compromise that benefits both spouses.   III. Typical Mediation Challenges and How to Handle Them Spousal Support (alimony) is a non-starter. Separate Property Money (inheritance or savings) became community property money. I will only accept a 50/50 custody. I’m not addicted to drugs. I just take them recreationally. I’ll do what I want on my co ..read more

Spousal Support Even though child support is considered more important than spousal support/alimony, spousal support is much harder to deal with both for the spouses and the legal professionals who provide service: Attorneys, Mediators, Divorce Coaches, Document Preparation person, Therapists. History of spousal support Not gender-driven, while gender plays a huge role when the woman makes more than the man. Reasons for spousal support How to Prepare for the Mediation for spousal support The Negotiation Payor Spouse Offer and Responses Recipient Spouse Offer and Response   Child Support ..read more